Grieving After the Death of a Child: a Personal Perspective

This book is not only heart-wrenching; it will make others take a look at what it feels like when you lose a loved one. It will give a first-hand look at what you go through to find closure when a loved one is taken from you; a mother's hurt and pain and what she truly feels inside. It will be inspirational to those who have a problem grieving.

-Willestine Parks

This true story was inspired after the murder of my only child Tarrence Darnell Park, and is written in his honor. This book speaks of the hurt, pain and suffering I've endured since his murder, which is still unsolved.

No one has the right to take the life of another, regardless of their place in life. However the sad truth is, that every day families experience the agony and pain of learning that a loved one has been murdered. Both immediate and distant family members as well as friends are caught up in the shock and outrage of such a violent loss of life. And parent's are burying their children.

The tragedy in all of this is that a mother shouldn't have to bury her child, due to hatred or violence, yet it happens daily.

"If God so loved us, that he gave his life, we also ought to love one another."

I John 4:11

I love you Tarrence and you are forever in my heart.

Remembering

Author: Unknown

And when we have remembered everything,

We grow afraid of what we may forget,

A face, a voice, a smile?

No need to fear forgetting, because

The heart remembers always.

Time takes away the edge of grief.

But the memory turns back every leaf.